Lebbeke: population and statistics
Lebbeke has a population of 20,380 (2026) across 27.3 km², or 745 people per km². It ranks 169 of 565 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +8.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 20,380 residents
- 27.3 km²
- 745 people/km²
- 5 m
Key points
Among the 55 municipalities in East Flanders, Lebbeke ranks No. 27 by population.
VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants: 88.1 ‰ inh. in Lebbeke, compared with an average of 106.4 ‰ inh. in East Flanders and 98.6 ‰ inh. nationally.
Administrative poverty risk: 5.7% in Lebbeke, compared with an average of 7.7% in East Flanders and 11.0% nationally.
Largest business sector: Construction, with 17.9% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,071 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,829 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Dendermonde (47,828 residents), 3.7 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,284 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Lebbeke in numbers
All indicators for Lebbeke
Value for the municipality, then the regional average and the national median (for counts: regional and national totals). The gauge places the municipality between the lowest and highest value in the country.
Population
| Indicator | Lebbeke | East Flanders | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 20.9% | 21.2% | 21.7% | ranked 348 of 564 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 20 (2026) | 21.8% | 21.3% | 21.5% | ranked 241 of 564 |
Housing
| Indicator | Lebbeke | East Flanders | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings built before 1946 (2024) | 27.7% | – | 34.6% | ranked 343 of 564 | |
| Buildings built after 2001 (2024) | 14.7% | – | 15.3% | ranked 311 of 564 | |
| Share of houses in the building stock (2024) | 81.7% | – | 79.9% | ranked 178 of 564 | |
| Number of dwellings (2024) | 9,424 | 769,888 | 5,783,434 | ranked 173 of 565 | |
| New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants (2021-2025) | 5.36 ‰ inh. | 5.37 ‰ inh. | 4.39 ‰ inh. | ranked 195 of 564 |
Energy
| Indicator | Lebbeke | East Flanders | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning (2024) | 74.4% | – | 76.7% | ranked 325 of 564 |
Economy
| Indicator | Lebbeke | East Flanders | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VAT-liable enterprises (2024) | 1,796 | 171,424 | 1,170,010 | ranked 201 of 565 | |
| VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 88.1 ‰ inh. | 106.4 ‰ inh. | 102.2 ‰ inh. | ranked 407 of 564 | |
| Net taxable income per inhabitant (2023) | 25,532 € | 25,350 € | 24,247 € | ranked 200 of 564 | |
| Median disposable income (administrative) (2023) | 31,577 € | – | 30,830 € | ranked 202 of 551 | |
| Median selling price of houses (2025) | 290,000 € | – | 302,500 € | ranked 315 of 554 | |
| Median selling price of apartments (2025) | 235,000 € | – | 249,900 € | ranked 186 of 299 |
Transport
| Indicator | Lebbeke | East Flanders | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cars per household (2025) | 1.21 | 1.12 | 1.25 | ranked 339 of 564 | |
| Households without a car (2025) | 19.2% | 23.8% | 17.6% | ranked 215 of 564 |
Society
| Indicator | Lebbeke | East Flanders | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality (2026) | 6.1% | 9.2% | 6.4% | ranked 301 of 564 | |
| Administrative poverty risk (2023) | 5.7% | 7.7% | 7.0% | ranked 384 of 551 |
Population of Lebbeke over time
Lebbeke had 18,843 residents in 2016 and 20,380 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 19,560 |
| 2022 | 19,719 |
| 2023 | 19,925 |
| 2024 | 20,059 |
| 2025 | 20,298 |
| 2026 | 20,380 |
Where is Lebbeke?
Business sectors: Lebbeke
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Construction17.9% ×1.3
- Wholesale and retail trade16.8% ×1.1
- Professional, scientific and technical15.0% ×0.7
- Other service activities7.2% ×1.1
- Administrative and support services6.5% ×1.0
- Manufacturing5.7% ×1.2
- Information and communication5.3% ×1.0
- Health and social work5.0% ×1.1
Sunshine and temperatures: Lebbeke
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Lebbeke?
Lebbeke has 20,380 residents (2026), ranking 169 of 565 municipalities.
How big is Lebbeke?
Lebbeke covers 27.3 km², with a density of 745 people per km².
Is the population of Lebbeke growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Lebbeke went from 18,843 to 20,380, a change of +8.2%.
Where is Lebbeke?
Lebbeke is in East Flanders. It belongs to Dendermonde (arrondissement). Latitude 51.000, longitude 4.117.
VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Lebbeke?
In Lebbeke, “VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 88.1 ‰ inh. (2024), ranking 407 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 102.2 ‰ inh..
Administrative poverty risk: what is the figure for Lebbeke?
In Lebbeke, “Administrative poverty risk” stands at 5.7% (2023), ranking 384 of 551 municipalities; the national median is 7.0%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Lebbeke?
In Lebbeke, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,071 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Lebbeke?
The nearest to Lebbeke are Dendermonde (3.7 km), Opwijk (6.0 km), Buggenhout (6.2 km), Berlare (8.5 km), Aalst (8.7 km).
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